Childhood Unlimited: Parenting Beyond the Gender Bias

Disney's most egalitarian film, Frozen, has 59% of all lines spoken by male characters, while 57% of children's books published annually have central male characters. Childhood Unlimited provides inspiration, insight, and practical strategies to help parents raise their children beyond gender limitations, inspiring them to look at the world in a critical, creative, and empowered way.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 14 April 2022
Publisher: John Murray Press

Disney's most egalitarian film to date, "Frozen," was released in 2013, but 59% of all the lines in the movie are spoken by male characters. This gender imbalance is prevalent in children's books as well, with 57% of children's books published annually having central male characters, while only 31% have central female characters. Raising a child beyond the limitations imposed by gender is an uphill battle, but "Childhood Unlimited" provides valuable guidance and strategies for parents and caregivers.

The book explores how gendered constructs dominate children's films, television, and media, and offers practical tips for choosing appropriate and stimulating toys beyond the binary divide. Drawing on interviews with and research by leading experts in psychology, neuroscience, and education, the book offers insights that will open the eyes of parents and caregivers and inspire them to help their children look at the world in a critical, creative, and empowered way.

Free from the restraints of stereotypes that surround gender, children have the opportunity to reach their true potential, and "Childhood Unlimited" is the book that can help launch them on that journey. By providing practical advice and insights, this book empowers parents and caregivers to create a nurturing environment that supports their child's growth and development, regardless of their gender.

Weight: 228g
Dimension: 136 x 215 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529395389